He began studying physics at U.C.L.A. but left before completing his studies.
He wrote successfully for a pulp magazine and eventually started signing under the alternative name of Anson MacDonald.
'The Puppet Masters' exposed his paranoia against communists activities in the USA.
His novel, 'Starship Troopers,' was criticized because its strong militarist content oriented to young readers, earning him the reputation of being a fascist.
His novel 'Stranger on a Strange Land' is one of the favorite books of psycho murderer Charles Manson.
He was friends with writer L. Ron Hubbard and applied his theory of dianetics in several works.

Why he might not be annoying

'Starship Troopers' inspired a popular game in 1976, based upon his own knowledge in military strategy, and today is considered a cult piece of collection in memorabilia items.
He is considered one of the most influential Sci-fi writers of all time.
He is the only sci-fi author who has gained the Hugh Prize four times.
He attacked religious hypocrisy and corporate power games.
From the late 1950s, he started to write expressly for adults, dealing with such topics as cloning, incest, religion, free love and mysticism.
He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis
He suffered from tuberculosis.

For 2019, as of last week, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 34 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 53 Votes: 50.94% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 96 Votes: 45.83% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 510 Votes: 44.71% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 321 Votes: 43.93% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 271 Votes: 45.76% Annoying